Academic Programs

Speech-Language Pathology with Teacher Certification (M.S.)

Few professions are as rewarding as working with young people, especially those who might need specialized attention. We prepare students to meet all requirements for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and for New York State licensure. In addition, students who complete the requirements for the master of science program in speech-language pathology with teacher certification are prepared to meet academic and clinical requirements set by the New York State Education Department; these requirements allow them to work in school and early intervention settings in New York State. Work in these settings requires an initial New York State teaching certification.

Designed for full-time study, the program includes 54 credits of coursework, comprising classes in core areas such as phonological disorders, language disorders in children, and stuttering, as well as in specialized areas such as swallowing, augmentative communication, and early intervention. The academic and clinical preparation for majors in the program covers the scope of practice; you'll prepare for work in medical and rehabilitation settings but also complete the additional coursework required to work in educational settings in New York State. The academic program concludes with comprehensive examinations that are structured similarly to the national Praxis exam. Historically, Ithaca College graduates have performed very well on the Praxis exam.

Integral to the program are clinical experiences in which you'll work directly with clients throughout your graduate program. You will spend your final semester in two full-time externships, during which you'll experience the rigors and responsibilities of full-time professional work. Your will work with children in at least one externship, ensuring the exposure to different age groups of children that is required for the TSSLD professional certificate.

Ithaca College graduates of our speech-language pathology with teacher certification program enjoy excellent career prospects. Some of our recent graduates are currently working at: